ZTE Grand X 4

Cricket Wireless recently added HD Voice to its service offering. HD Voice, which requires both the caller and receiver to have compatible devices connected to Cricket's LTE network, delivers significantly improved voice clarity. HD Voice reduces background noise and permits people to talk and browse at the same time while on LTE 4G. The list of compatible handsets is rather limited at launch. The four devices that support HD Voice include the Alcatel Idol 4, LG Escape 3, Samsung Galaxy Sol 2, and the ZTE Grand X 4 — all of which need to be updated to most recent software build. The company didn't indicate if or when new phones will gain access to HD Voice. Cricket says HD Voice may not be available when the network is congested. HD Voice is free for Cricket customers to access and use.

ZTE today announced the Grand X 4, a $130 phablet, for Cricket Wireless. The device features a 5.5-inch 720p HD screen, Snapdragon 412 processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of storage. Its main camera snaps 13-megapixel images with features like panorama and manual controls, and it shoots full HD video. The user-facing camera snaps 5-megapixel images and shoots 720p HD video. The Grand X 4 has a 3,140mAh battery, USB-C, and supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge 1.0 for quicker power-ups. The fingerprint sensor can be used to unlock the phone, as well as launch apps and open the camera. The Android 6 Marshmallow operating system includes Dolby Audio and a number of Cricket apps. The ZTE Grand X 4 hits Cricket stores November 22.